HR 11626 · 95th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Botulism Prevention Act

Introduced 1978-03-16· Sponsored by Rep. Hagedorn, Thomas M. [R-MN-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.(1978-03-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Botulism Prevention Act - Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture, for a two-year period, from issuing any order or regulation: (1) restricting the use of nitrites or nitrates as preservatives in meat products beyond the degree recommended in the final report of the Department of Agriculture's Expert Panel on Nitrates, Nitrites, and Nitrosamines; or (2) requiring labeling on meat products concerning nitrites or nitrates in addition to the requirements in effect on January 1, 1978.…

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Cosponsors (20)

7 Democrats13 Republicans
Rep. Mathis, Dawson [D-GA-2]
Rep. Wampler, William C. [R-VA-9]VA
Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9]
Rep. Alexander, Bill [D-AR-1]
Rep. Blouin, Michael [D-IA-2]
Rep. Dickinson, William L. [R-AL-2]
Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-27]
Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2]
Rep. Ertel, Allen E. [D-PA-17]
Rep. Evans, Thomas B., Jr. [R-DE-At Large]
Rep. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA-3]IA
Rep. Kelly, Richard [R-FL-5]
Rep. Madigan, Edward R. [R-IL-21]
Rep. Myers, John T. [R-IN-7]
Rep. Rudd, Eldon D. [R-AZ-4]
Rep. Sebelius, Keith G. [R-KS-1]
Rep. Thone, Charles [R-NE-1]
Rep. Whitley, Charles O., Sr. [D-NC-3]
Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2]
Rep. Smith, Virginia [R-NE-3]